demeaning是什么意思？

demeaning

英[dɪˈmi:nɪŋ]

• v. 使降低身份，使卑下( demean的现在分词 )；

例句

• In the process, each stalemated the other while demeaning itself. 在这个过程中, 每一方都将了对方的军,但同时却降低了自己的身价.
• ...demeaning sexist comments... 侮辱性的性别歧视言论
• It was a demeaning and ultimately frustrating experience. 那是一次有失颜面并且令人沮丧至极的经历.
• He found it demeaning to work for his former employee. 他觉得为自己以前的雇员工作有失体面。
• Aid, however it is obtained, is demeaning to the recipients. 不管救助是如何取得的，对受益人来说都不是很光彩的事。

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

• ADJ-GRADED
  降低身份的;贬低的;贬损的
  Something that is demeaning makes people have less respect for the person who is treated in that way, or who does that thing.
  例句
  ...demeaning sexist comments... 侮辱性的性别歧视言论 Aid, however it is obtained, is demeaning to the recipients. 不管救助是如何取得的，对受益人来说都不是很光彩的事。

英英词典释义

• Adjective
  1. causing awareness of your shortcomings;
  "golf is a humbling game"